Hyundai Motor India Foundation Inaugurates Adhikaar Connect Kendra in Gurugram
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), inaugurated the Adhikaar Connect Kendra in Gurugram, Haryana, under its social inclusion initiative - Project Adhikaar. The centre aims to strengthen the efforts by enabling digital access to empower citizens to avail their rightful entitlements under various central and state welfare, and social security schemes. The centre is expected to unlock government benefits worth INR 200 crore over the next three years by offering personalized assistance to citizens, including eligibility screening, documentation support, and application facilitation for a wide array of central and state welfare schemes.
With a vision to positively transform over 90,000 lives by 2028, the centre will offer end-to-end support, including eligibility screening, application processing and real-time entitlement tracking, facilitated by a cadre of trained female community entrepreneurs known as Adhikaar Sakhis, besides male volunteers.
Commenting on the launch of Adhikaar Connect Kendra, Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head - Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, HMIL said,
'The inauguration of Adhikaar Connect Kendra in Gurugram marks a pivotal step in our journey towards building a more equitable and empowered society. Through this initiative, we aim to bring dignity, simplicity, and transparency to every citizen's interaction with government welfare schemes, unlocking rightful benefits worth over INR 200 crore over the next three years. This effort goes beyond access; it is about enabling self-reliance and long-term empowerment. We believe when individuals are informed, supported, and digitally included, they are better equipped to shape their own futures, and this is the transformation we are committed to driving through Project Adhikaar.'
Each beneficiary will be issued a Yojana Card - A dignified digital identity enabling real-time access to benefits and record-keeping. The Adhikaar Connect Kendra will also function as a knowledge and empowerment hub, offering services such as digital tools, financial literacy training, and skilling programs to help citizens in their journey of empowerment.
Speaking at the launch of Adhikaar Connect Kendra, Ajay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, Haryana said, 'Today marks a significant step towards inclusive governance and social empowerment in Gurugram. With the launch of the Adhikaar Connect Kendra, there is now a robust mechanism to bridge the gap between the people and the public welfare schemes meant to uplift them. Far too often, awareness and access have been barriers for the deserving and this initiative changes that, ensuring no eligible citizen misses out on their rightful benefits. I commend the vision of Hyundai Motor India Foundation to support this initiative that will have a huge impact on the lives of people, and I urge every resident to take full advantage of the services available to them.'
This jointly curated initiative is being implemented on-ground through Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Private Limited, HMIF's trusted implementation partner for this project. Haqdarshak brings deep expertise in delivering last mile welfare delivery through digital and human assisted models. The community-based approach, backed by strong technology infrastructure and trained field agents plays a pivotal role in identifying beneficiaries, onboarding Adhikaar Sakhis, and ensuring end-to-end support for citizens through the Kendra.
With the launch of Adhikaar Connect Kendra, a new chapter begins in the journey towards accessible governance and citizen-first service delivery. As the centre opens its doors to the people of Gurugram, Haryana, it stands as a symbol of what is possible when innovation, inclusion, and intent come together.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
Soon in Delhi: 20-km signal-free drive to ease travel in key zones
Delhi is poised to get a signal-free flyover corridor with an investment of INR 5000 crore, significantly easing traffic congestion. Approved by NHAI and the central government, this elevated route will revolutionize travel from South Delhi to IGI Airport and Gurugram-Faridabad Road. If all goes as planned, Delhi might soon get a signal-free flyover corridor, which is anticipated to ease traffic congestion in the city. This initiative is in line with the approval from the government, and will see an investment of around INR 5000 crore. Reports add that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the central government have approved this project, and that this new signal-free flyover will change the way people will travel from South Delhi to IGI Airport and Gurugram–Faridabad Road. This elevated, seamless route promises to revolutionize commuter travel across SouthWest Delhi, NCR. Read more: Delhi on heatwave red alert; rainfall likely from this date Key route highlights The corridor will begin near AIIMS, run along Ring Road through Vasant Kunj's Nelson Mandela Marg, and include a 5 km tunnel linking to the Airport Expressway and Dwarka Expressway. From there, it will extend past Mahipalpur and continue toward Gurgaon and the Faridabad Road—effectively offering a parallel alternative to congested NH48. How will this route help commuters Major commute savings: Travel time from South Delhi to IGI Airport is projected to drop to about 20 minutes—a dramatic cut from current snarls. Traffic decongestion: This corridor is expected to relieve pressure on Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, NH48, and the busy Mehrauli–Gurgaon stretch. The project will be executed by NHAI in collaboration with Delhi's PWD. Final alignment and design—a mix of fully elevated segments and tunnels—will be finalised post-DPR, with detailed bids due by late June. This corridor is a key part of a INR 125,000 crore decongestion strategy for Delhi-NCR. Other planned infrastructure includes tunnels (Sarai Kale Khan–IGI), elevated stretches to Faridabad, multiple interchanges, and upgrades to UER-II, Ashram–Badarpur, and ring roads. Read more: From Bangkok to Brunei: 10 ASEAN capital cities worth the flight With DPR bids being processed, the corridor is expected to break ground later this year and become operational within the next 2–3 years. Once completed, commuters can look forward to signal-free, swift connectivity across major south-West Delhi travel routes. Delhi's new flyover will signal a modern, efficient commuting future. For residents of South Delhi and Gurgaon, it means less time in traffic, more time where it matters, and smoother journeys to the airport and beyond. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Business Standard
Vatsal Rajgor invests USD 500k in collaborative venture with Prem Raj Soni, Moving Brahma
PNN New Delhi [India], June 12: In a move that is emblematic of the irrevocable shift of the film and entertainment industry towards cutting-edge technology that yields measurable results, visionary tech entrepreneur Vatsal Rajgor has committed a sizeable investment of USD 500,000 (INR 4.27 cr.) to Moving Brahma, his upcoming venture with acclaimed filmmaker Prem Raj Soni. Moving Brahma is a full-stack, ROI driven marketing engine that connects the dots between marketing buzz and business outcomes, to revolutionise the way films are marketed. It combines Rajgor's disruptive tech-focused approach and Soni's nuanced insights into the entertainment biz to offer production houses, distributors and OTT platforms integrated and ROI-driven services. Rajgor bears over a decade of experience in decoding consumer behaviour to drive growth at scale. Having founded Digimaze, a global performance marketing powerhouse and Strique AI, a proprietary SaaS platform that automates ad audits and media planning, his collaboration with Soni marks his bold foray into the world of films. Moving Brahma is a full-stack growth engine that applies the same principles of data-led performance and measurable impact to the world of cinema. Soni's complimentary skillset, deep roots in the entertainment ecosystem and perceptive mindset will enable Moving Brahma to move swiftly and enable change at scale. Commenting on the funding strategy, Rajgor elaborated: "We began by leveraging existing infrastructure from Digimaze, a well-established performance marketing agency, and Strique, a well-funded SaaS company that has successfully closed a pre-Series A round. Moving Brahma is a subsidiary within our larger ecosystem and is currently funded internally by both these entities. As a result, we've been able to bootstrap Moving Brahma in a way that gave us both creative autonomy and financial stability. Instead of rushing into external funding, we chose to build a strong creative foundation and prove early-stage viability before bringing outside investors into the fold." "The decision to draw on internal funding was a deliberate one. We wanted the freedom to develop high-quality IPs without external pressure. Creating a venture that is as path-breaking as ours comes with its own share of risks and challenges. Our bootstrapped nature gives us a longer runway to trial our approaches and test our theories. This is the very first time ever that precision targeting, creator-led execution and AI-driven media strategies will be leveraged for the Indian entertainment ecosystem. Moving Brahma will be the first of its kind on bridging the gap between content creation and consumer conversion. We're very excited with how far we've come and can't wait to see what the future has in store for us," Soni added. To determine the quantum of funding required, the team worked backwards--from the kind of impact they envisioned creating, the quality of talent they wanted to attract, and the scale of stories they wanted to tell--and broke it down into phases. A detailed zero-based budgeting approach helped them to understand the minimum viable capital required to get through the first two years meaningfully. While the co-founders reveal that they may consider exploring strategic investors who align with their creative and commercial vision, for now, they are engrossed in building an initial slate of IPs and concepts, alongside micro-content, teasers and creative development documents that allow investors to experience the tone and commercial potential of the venture. Rajgor is very clear that their focus will remain on raising funds to scale their existing creative vision, while ensuring we meet the financial milestones the duo commit to.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
From 162 Cr to 300 Cr: How Guess Is Building Its India Comeback Story
HighlightsGlobal lifestyle brand GUESS aims to achieve a revenue target of INR 300 Crore in India by the end of the financial year 2025, significantly up from INR 162 Crore in FY 2024. GUESS India plans to launch 18 new stores in key metro and tier-1 cities, increasing its total store count from 21 to 38 as part of its retail expansion strategy. The brand has enhanced its digital footprint by launching a dedicated India website, and establishing strong listings on major e-commerce platforms and large format retailers. Brand Aims to Reach INR 300 Cr Revenue with 18 New Stores and Enhanced Digital Footprint. New Delhi [India], June 11: Global lifestyle brand GUESS is all set to scale new heights in the Indian market with a bold expansion strategy for the financial year 2025 . Following a successful FY 2024, where the brand recorded a revenue of INR 162 Cr, GUESS India now targets an impressive INR 300 Cr in revenue by the end of this fiscal year. To support this ambitious growth, GUESS India is launching 18 new stores across key metro and tier-1 cities, taking the total store count to 38 from 21 last year. This significant retail expansion underlines the brand's commitment to deepening its presence in the country and meeting the growing demand for premium fashion. GUESS India operates through its legal entity, Guess India Pvt Ltd ., in the country. The brand has also established a strong presence in the online space, with strategic listings on major e-commerce portals along with key large format retailers (LFR's) in the premium retail environment. Further strengthening its digital presence, GUESS recently launched its dedicated India website, offering a curated experience of the brand's global collections tailored for the Indian consumer. With a robust offline and online retail strategy, GUESS India is poised to continue its upward trajectory and cement its position as one of the leading lifestyle fashion brands in the country.
